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Is it just me, or do the Christmas decorations come out earlier every year? It's not even Halloween yet, and already the largest U.S. specialty toy store is urging parents to reserve the top toys of the season, or face coming up empty handed.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share

Too much is never enough. Not only does it sound like the title of a lost Sean Connery "James Bond" film, but it's often true when dealing with tablets. For while their processors may be getting much faster and their apps more sophisticated, the amount of storage shipped with tablets is still a fraction of what you’d find on most laptops and most don't have standard USB connections.

Welcome to Just Show Me, where we show you tips and tricks for getting the most out of the gadgets in your life. Getting a head start in education goes a long way toward a lifetime of success.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share

Sometimes it's hard to figure out what gifts a geeky technophile would like to receive for the holidays. Well, Tecca has taken to the internet to uncover the most awesome nerdy tech items imaginable, compiling them in one convenient list.

Thanks to tablets and smartphones, more and more people are getting into the rhythm of regular computer usage. iPhones, iPads, Androids, and countless other portable, powerful computers give us the control we want on the go.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share

One in every two people suffer from a chronic medical condition. In today's Tech's Appeal, we'll talk about a handful of gadgets that will help get Americans on the mend.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share

While other people might be attached to their iPads, I am deeply obsessed with my Kindle Fire. Not only does it keep me company on sleepless nights (thank you, "Hunger Games" trilogy), but it serves as an excellent resource for all my parenting-related needs.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share

This year has been a great one for fans of sci-fi and comic book films, but before 2012 comes to an end, fantasy lovers will finally have a reason to pack theaters for an epic of their own.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share

The trick to building a polished LinkedIn profile that attracts potential employers and contacts and cements your professional reputation isn't as mysterious or painstaking as you might imagine. A spin through some of the site's super-users might give you the impression that you should be linking personal blog entries, joining professional groups, participating in discussions, and otherwise devoting a significant amount of time to online networking.

If you're nearsighted, you know just how annoying it can be to lose or break your glasses, or drop a contact on the floor with no solution handy. The cost of corrective surgery is too expensive, and it's just not fun to see everything through a haze of blurriness without the right corrective lenses.

It has been an incredible two and a half years working with a team of smart, hard-working, and unflaggingly positive folks building and growing Tecca as a consumer electronics resource for mainstream consumers.

In today's Tech's Appeal, we'll talk about a handful of apps that can help turn your smartphone or tablet into a mobile first aid kit. You can find nearby help and even get first aid instructions right on your screen!More | Talk | Read It Later | Share

Cue the quiet-but-haunting music. Text appears on your TV screen in black and white: "In our world, Colleen Lachowicz is a candidate for state senate. In Colleen's online fantasy world, she is Santiaga, an orc assassination rogue." The narration is accompanied by a picture of a green female orc from World of Warcraft, decked out in a tabard and armor.

The Samsung NX1000 mirrorless compact camera is designed to appeal to a wide swath of photographers, from people who don't know much about the technical aspects but need a powerful shooter on up to semi-professionals on a budget.

Welcome to Just Show Me, where we show you tips and tricks for getting the most out of the gadgets in your life. Getting a head start in education goes a long way toward a lifetime of success.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share

If you're constantly scribbling notes on scraps of paper or snapping photos to inspire your next project and subsequently misplacing them, or if you struggle to remember exactly where on the internet you read that great article, then you might be interested in Evernote.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share

It's always awkward when a long time Facebook friend of yours says something hatefully partisan that diametrically opposes everything you believe. But if there's one thing even more off-putting than when a friend makes a tasteless political joke, it's when your kitchen stand mixer does it.

When you buy a new iPhone, it comes preloaded with some great apps to get you started. But when one woman and her 13-year-old daughter started up their brand new iPhones, they saw something pre-loaded that wasn't so great: hardcore pornography.

Video game companies often save some of their hottest new games for the end of the year, and 2012 is no exception. The next several months will bring us heavy hitters like Assassin's Creed III and Halo 4 plus fan favorites like Lego Lord of the Rings, as well as the eagerly awaited launch of the Nintendo Wii U.

If you don't think that smartphone ownership is a craze that's sweeping the country, consider this: A man in California waited in line for 94 hours to purchase an iPhone 5, and the craziest thing about it is that the device wasn't even for him.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share

When it comes to protecting your online life, do you really stand a chance against today's savvy hackers and thieves? You might not think so right about now, with so much of our sensitive information being leaked yet again in a rash of major website hacks.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share

Getting up early is supposed to be good for your productivity and for your brain. In just a few short weeks, Daylight Saving Time will end and we'll all find it a little bit harder to get out of bed in the morning.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share

Cell phones were designed to set us free. But for those of us locked into rigid, multi-year service agreements, the high prices and hidden costs can make that contract feel just like a ball and chain.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share

Science fiction movies really fed us a line of baloney about the future. From fun popcorn flicks like "Back to the Future: Part 2" to highbrow entertainment like "2001: A Space Odyssey," films portraying the future have shown us a whole host of cool stuff we could expect by now, from hovercrafts and flying skateboards to sentient robots.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share

He knows when you're sleeping. He knows when you're awake. He knows when you've been bad or good. But we're not talking about Santa Claus here — we're talking about barely legal pop sensation Justin Bieber, whose official fan website was part of a government crackdown of sites that illegally collect data on underage visitors.

Have your taste buds ever wanted to blast off into outer space? Want a dessert treat that's out of this world? No need to try to shoot the moon this holiday season — we've got a scrumptious delight that's sure to please.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share

Our Apple rumor sense is tingling! The Wall Street Journal cites unnamed sources who claim that Apple's suppliers in Asia have started production on components for the mysterious iPad mini.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share

When Microsoft's new Windows 8 operating system launches on October 26th, dozens of new PCs will hit the market at the same time. And not just the same old laptops and desktops you're used to, but a wide variety of different makes and models.Now you're more likely to get a touchscreen with your ultrabook, and tablets get more productive than ever thanks to keyboard docks and other nifty tricks for switching between laptop and slate modes.

Rovio, the company behind the smash mobile gaming hit Angry Birds, has done it again. Their latest release, Bad Piggies, soared to the number one position in the Apple App Store in just three hours following its release — the fastest any Rovio game has done so.